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About Denise

Professional nerd. Lover of licorice.

“Queens of the Dead” – a new zombie joint George would be proud of

“We’re never ready. That’s how it always starts. Open the doors.”“Shelter in place begins with cocktail hour.” Story: It’s party time, but where to go? Yum has a great lineup of regulars and is hoping for a big night, but … Continue reading

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Movie Review – “Song Sung Blue”

“Insurance? Miss, do you know any musicians? We’re broke as a joke.” Story: In Milwaukee, a man and woman meet. Sparks fly, and they get together. And they also decide to form a Neil Diamond cover band, which gets pretty … Continue reading

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Ho or No – “The Baltimorons”

“So… I’ll see you Monday.” Story: Cliff and Brittany head to Brittany’s parents house for Christmas Eve. But when Cliff hurts himself and needs emergency dental work, he finds Didi, a dentist who’s actually at her office. This leads to … Continue reading

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In Queue Review – “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery”

“Telling the truth can be a bitter herb.” Genre: Mysterious Mysteries Release Date: 2025 Where I Watched: Netflix Gist: At Our Lady of Perpetual Fortitude , Father MONSIGNOR Jefferson Wicks is old school fire and brimstone. He’s stirring up his … Continue reading

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“Sinners” sweeps Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Awards

I love my people. Yeah, we may not always agree on things, but this year? We all came together to give Ryan Coogler’s Sinners the flowers it deserves. From our Grand Pooh-bah, Tim Gordon: Among this year’s most notable achievements:Sinners … Continue reading

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Ho or No? – “Oh. What. Fun.”

“The one thing I really wanted for Christmas. And I couldn’t even get it for myself.”  Genre: Family Christmas Films That Bring No Cheer New Holiday Spirit or Ghost of Christmas Past?: OG story. Released 2025. Bonus Content?: MICHELLE FREAKING … Continue reading

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“Hamnet” – exquisite heartbreak

“Look at me. Look at me.” Story: Shakespeare’s plays. Everybody knows ’em or at least knows of them. But what about how they came about? Herewith, a look at how his play Hamlet may have come to be. Genre I’d … Continue reading

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza – “The Housemaid”

Ready to get creeped out in your own home? Synopsis! THE HOUSEMAID is a wildly entertaining thriller starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, based on the best-selling book. From director Paul Feig, the film plunges audiences into a twisted world … Continue reading

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In Queue Review – “Hell House LLC: Lineage”

” I thought they took these assholes out.” Genre: Sleep Inducing Sequels Release Date: 2025 Where I Watched: Shudder Gist: Something about someone who’s trying to figure out something and The Abbadon Hotel after one of the many bloody oopsie … Continue reading

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In Queue Review – “The Wrong Paris”

“Hey – can I hitch a ride into town? I really need to stop by the Piggly Wiggly.” [PIGGLY WIGGLY MENTIONED] Genre: Enemies To Lovers Boilerplate That Has Fun With It Release Date: 2025 Where I Watched: Netflix Gist: Dawn … Continue reading

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